Community Support & Industry Stewardship
At Functional Products Inc., we believe a stronger lubrication industry benefits everyone. For more than four decades, we’ve invested in the people, organizations, and communities that help advance our profession and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Our support focuses on four areas: Developing future tribologists, Strengthening professional societies, Advancing technical education, and Giving back to the communities in our network. Below are just some of the organizations and initiatives we’ve proudly supported over the years.
Future Tribologists
Supporting the next generation of tribologists, chemists, and engineers through scholarships, travel grants, and university programs.
• STLE NextGen Fund
• ILMA Foundation Scholarship
• Auburn University Tribology Minor
Professional Societies
Helping strengthen our niche industry via technical meetings, networking, and local engagement.
• ILMA
• STLE & local sections:
Cleveland, Canton,
Houston, Pittsburgh,
Chicago, Philadelphia
• NLGI
• ELGI
• Lubricant Expo Advisory Board
Technical Leadership &
Education
Contributing to technical conferences, publications, educational programming, and knowledge sharing that help advance lubrication expertise.
• TriboNet
• NLGI Advanced Grease Course
• NLGI Spokesman
• TLT Magazine
• Lubes ‘n’ Greases Magazine
Community Giving
Supporting charitable organizations that improve the communities where our employees and customers live and work.
• Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
• Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Whether through technical leadership, educational outreach, sponsorships, or charitable giving, Functional Products Inc. remains committed to strengthening both the lubrication industry and the communities it serves.
Interested in partnering with us? Please Contact Us.